Go Green! 4 Hotels Most Environmentally Friendly in the World's

Who would have thought, apparently while vacationing traveler can also help preserve the environment. How, you may stay in 4 of the most environmentally friendly following. Let's go green!
The emergence of new buildings in some countries feared would destroy nature. However, the statement is not always true. For there are four of the most environmentally friendly in the world, as seen detikTravel of the Tourism Review, Tuesday (22/01/2013), the following:
1. Eaton Hotel, Kowloon, Hong Kong
For those of you who want to enjoy the fresh atmosphere in the middle of Kowloon, Hong Kong, the Eaton Hotel could be one option. Overnight at the 4-star hotel, you will feel like the quiet atmosphere and fresh like a vacation in the countryside.
Eaton Hotel stands with modern architectural minimalism. Around the building there are many green plants that make its guests a holiday atmosphere to be very comfortable. The fresh air you can easily feel in here, despite being in the middle of a populated city super busy. Per night, rooms at Eaton priced at HKD 935 (USD 1.16 million).
If there are several five-star hotel that is always changing new towels for guests, Hotel Eaton just wash it. It is intended to further save money. Later, the funds should be used to buy new towels donated for conservation NGOs.
2. Philea Resort & Spa, Melaka, Malaysia
Apparently not need all the way to Hong Kong to be able to stay at hotels that are environmentally friendly. Because Malaysia also has Philea Resort & Spa, Melaka. This hotel is in the middle of a pine forest which offers tranquility.
Entering the hotel, hundreds of pine trees as tall as an average of 9 meters will welcome you. The atmosphere is quiet and fresh air as well as a new friend here. But Philea Resort & Spa not only have a fun atmosphere alone.
Apparently, almost all the furniture in the hotel is made from recycled junk, such as water bottles, iron trashy, and much more. So no wonder if Philea Resort & Spa received the title of Best Green Hotels in 2010/2011. To stay here, you have to pay RM 500 (USD 1.5 million) per night.
3. Orchard Garden Hotel, San Francisco, USA
From the outside, the Orchard Garden Hotel are usually visible, together with the other hotels in the world. But wait once you get into it. Green paced atmosphere in every corner of the room. The atmosphere is quiet and comfortable as well as feel the moment you set foot in the hotel lobby.
Not only that, as one of the eco-friendly hotel, the Orchard Garden Hotel also using environmentally friendly equipment and furniture which national standards. This method is intended as a support for the green movement.
Because the use of equipment and eco-friendly furniture, Orchard Garden Hotel feels so comfortable. In the midst of the bustling city of San Francisco, it comes like an oasis that provides coolness. If you plan to stay at this hotel, rooms are priced USD 188 (USD 1.8 million) per night.
4. One Aldwych Hotel, London, England
Apparently, eco-friendly hotel is also in London, England, called One Aldwych Hotel. 5 star hotels are well known in the UK is to adopt eco-friendly lifestyle theme. Drainage water, energy-saving LED lights, swimming pool chlorine free and recycled goods used this hotel as a guest facilities.
Besides being known as an environmentally friendly hotel, One Aldwych Hotel is also associated with a variety of artistic items. Almost every room in the hotel is filled with items of high artistic merit. Uniquely, these items are all made from recycled yield junk.
It is in the middle of the City of London and is a 5-star hotel, One Aldwych Hotel has made room rental is quite expensive. Per night, room at One Aldwych Hotel cheapest priced 342 pounds (USD 5.2 million) and the most expensive 1290 pounds (USD 19.6 million).

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Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya

In Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya, you can peek at 'the pink' was showered with fun. They are the millions of flamingos!
Lake Nakuru or Lake Nakuru is located south of Nakuru, Kenya, with a height of about 1754 masl. The amount of algae that live in the lake is able to invite the attention of millions of flamingos.

As a result, almost half the surface of Lake Nakuru filled with millions of birds this beautiful pink. As reports of Wikitravel detikTravel, Thursday (31/05/2012), many stunning panorama you will see here. Moreover, there is more than one million flamingos that meets the surface of this lake.
The existence of the beautiful is not uncommon to invite tourists to travel to Lake Nakuru National Park. Cute and adorable signs are often seen in every swing of his leg.

Surface of a shallow lake hierarchically showing the legs of this bird. Lots of funny behavior committed by these birds baurung. There is a shower, hunting for food, along the lake, sitting as if you're relaxing, or chasing each other.
When it came time for troops invaded by flamingos, views of the lake area of ​​45 square kilometers that was ordinary into the extraordinary. See at a glance, the water in Lake Nakuru seemed to change color to pink. Eits, not to stare! Immediately remove you bring a camera, capture the moment this rare kemudaian.

Temperatures in the Lake Nakuru Park is not too hot nor too cold. This area year-round temperature of about 20 degrees Celsius. Although, the occasional rain that makes the air feel a little cooler.
Panorama of savannah and some other animals that live in this place is equally interesting. Yes, in addition to flamingos, the area is also a habitat for 400 species of birds, zebras, giraffes, black rhinos and white rhinos. Wow!
To enjoy a "safari park" in Lake Nakuru Park experience, travelers should use the car and pay the entrance fee. Adult foreign tourists have to pay about U.S. $ 60, or approximately USD 576 000 and for children of U.S. $ 20 or USD 192 000.
Before entering, you must have a license to drive in this park. If you do not have a car, the manager also provides a car being rented to tourists.
Yes, must use a car. If not, you might chased zebra or rhinoceros.

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Sipelot beach beautiful, Malang

For nature lovers, the beach is one of a mandatory destination to visit. Sipelot Beach is no exception, Malang that holds the beauty of the chalk hills.

 

Sipelot beach in the village of Pujiharjo, Malang, East Java. The beach is still a virgin, because not many visitors. However, this beach has a fairly complete facilities, such as parking lots and toilets.

 

You can enjoy the natural freshness of the beach above the limestone hills are covered with green plants. From here the beach looks very pretty. You can of course also enjoy the fresh wet-basahan Sipelot Coast.

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Beginning June 1, India Visa Application Accessible via Internet

For those of you who want a vacation to India, the local government has imposed new visa rules. Starting June 2012, all visa applications will be processed via the Internet.

 

New procedures for visa is valid from the date of June 1, 2012, and this transition will be completed by June 30, 2012. So, all the tourists from Indonesia who want to come to India must register over the internet as it is written in the release of the Embassy of India to detikTravel, Friday (05/31/2012).

In the form available on the site indianvisaonline.gov.in, you must fill out the required amount of data. After registering, print the completed form and submitted to the consular counter at the Indian Embassy. Office of the Embassy of India located at Jl HR Rasuna Said, S-1, Brass, South Jakarta.

Eits, do not forget to bring the application fee in the form of dollars when you submit the form. You are also required to bring two photographs and other supporting documents.

So, if you want to make a visa from 1 July 2012, do not book directly at the counter. Visa applications via the Internet will certainly make it easier and certainly more effective process.

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Papua silence at the Lake Sentani

Not only is it Raja Ampat, Papua was rich in natural beauty. One such property is Lake Sentani in Jayapura. And a large lake in the peaceful silence in the land of Papua.
Been to Papua, guaranteed you'll be amazed by nature. Dense forests, lakes, and small islands and pretty, to be a major treat of Papua. When to Papua, sempatkanlah been to Lake Sentani. There is a culture of silence and a wide assortment of the Papuan people there.

From the official tourism site detikTravel visited Indonesia on Thursday (5/31/2012), this lake has beautiful scenery and is located near Jayapura, the capital of Papua province. The lake is embracing the Cyclops Mountains in the north and became a residence for 24 betengger villages around the lake.

To see the glint of lake water, you can see from the Mount Makatur. Here, clearly displayed the beauty of Lake Sentani. The lake is blue mixed with green color from the ranks of Cylops Mountains, make such an atmosphere of silence indefinitely. On the hill there is also a museum that contains the story of General Mac Arthur, General of the U.S. war, during World War II.
Waded into the lake is also a fun activity. You can hire a boat from surrounding communities to explore the Lake Sentani. Gusts of wind and a serene atmosphere you can encounter during the trip. Do not forget to meet a very friendly community on the banks of the lake.

Sentani lake has an area of ​​approximately 110 km2, and there are several small islands in the middle, among other ASEI Island, Island Ajau, Yobeh Island, Island Kensio, large or Putali Puyoh and Yonokom Island. One of the famous island of ASEI with bark painting craft. The painting is unique!
This lake is also home to 33 species of fish. Part is the only fish that live on this island, one of which saw fish (Pristis Microdon). You can feel the distinctive cuisine of fish around the lake. Communities around Lake Sentani very friendly and open to tourists. so do not be ashamed to greet them.
The silence of Papua is located on Lake Sentani. Charm will make your natural menggagumi Papua.

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Garden fresh apples in Agro Kusuma

Tired of the daily routine, now is the time eliminates fatigue by visiting Agro Kusuma. Apple orchard in Batu, East Java provides tour packages for those who want to pick apples straight from the garden.
 If you intend to spend the weekend in Batu, East Java, try to stop by Kusuma Agro. The location is at Jalan Abdul Gani top, only about 2.5 km from the center of Stone Town. In a cool area you can walk around the apple orchard located at an altitude over 1,000 meters above sea level.

 Of detikTravel visited the official website on Thursday (5/31/2012), Kusuma Agro has 5 packages of apples. These packages have facilities and prices vary. Here the cheapest package you can get a price of Rp 32,000. While the most expensive is around Rp 54,000.
 The tour package includes admission orchard, picking apples, and various foods and beverages. However, you have to pay Rp 10,000 per person to enjoy the atmosphere of plantation uses touring car. Apple plantations have been able to explore starting at 8.00 pm until 17.00 pm.

 You will be invited to tour the plantation is large enough. Cool air and beautiful scenery you can get here. Fun, you can pick fresh apples straight from the tree. Taste of tart and sweet apples make this tune a lot of fruit.
 Satisfied with an apple, you can visit the strawberry farm. Yes, here are also available which offers tours packages strawberry gardens are not less fun. Color bright red fruit that seemed to invite you to pick and enjoy.
 In addition, the growing areas are also available vehicle for other travel. One of the most interesting is the outbound vehicle. Here you can compete in agility in resolving several obstacles, such as flying fox, walking on the rope, and pass through the barrier.
 Activity around the plantation and compete in the agility arena outbound definitely make the stomach feel hungry. Well, you can fill the stomach in the Apple Store. As the name implies, this store has a food menu that is almost all made from apples, such as Apple's Beef Steak, Chicken Steak Apple, Apple's Nest Noodles, and Fried Apples. Nyamm!

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